City Sightseeing Algarve Bus Tour
update April 2026
Service is not running in the Algarve
Check out the Sea Shuttle to Albufeira as an alternative
Discover Albufeira and Vilamoura at your pace with City Sightseeing Algarve. Available from January to December, this popular bus tour is the perfect way to explore these two vibrant destinations. Get a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket and hop on and off as many times as you want on either the blue or red route.
Discover the charming Old Town, the bustling New Town, or take in the beauty of Albufeira Marina. With over 20 stops, you’ll have the freedom to create your own itinerary and stay as long as you want at each stop.
Where to get tickets – Kiosk Fortuna Vilamoura
Vilamoura-Albufeira Hop-on Hop-off Itinerary
You can hop on and off at any of the bus stops on the sightseeing bus from Vilamoura to Albufeira. The itinerary is divided into two routes the red line with 25 stops and blue line with 20 stops. Your ticket is valid for either route and you can change route where they overlap.
Map of the bus stops and routes
Hop on Blue Route: Vilamoura
From Vilamoura your hop on tour will start with the Blue Line. The Blue Line and Red overlap at Bus-stop 1 (blue) and Bus Stop 6 (red).
- Olhos de Água Beach
- Açoteias
- Pharmacy/Galp Petrol Station
- Av. Tivoli / Kiosk Fortuna Ticket Shop
- Vilamoura Marina
- Av. Engenheiro João Meireles/Burger King
- Hilton Vilamoura
Red Route: Albufeira
The red and blue routes are independent and only overlap at Olhos de Agua Beach (1 Blue or 6 Red) – you must change buses here to return to Vilamoura.
- Rua do Munícipio
- The Strip
- Santa Eulália
- Alfagar
- Olhos de Água
- Olhos de Água Beach
- Olhos de Água (North)
- Alfagar (North)
- Oura Beach
- Inatel Beach
- Pau da Bandeira
- Albufeira Town Hall
- Albufeira Marina
- Rua 1° de Dezembro
- Avenida da Liberdade (Centro Antigo)
Old Town Albufeira: Museu de Arte Sacra de Albufeira
Old Town Albufeira
Stop 19 Pau de Bandeira: Fisherman’s Beach and Old Town
Tickets
starting in Vilamoura
The best option is always to buy tickets at a kiosk or ticket agent. You’ll get free maps with the itinerary, detailed explanation on how the service works and also the correct timetables and updated information.
In Vilamoura the Kiosk Fortuna is an official agent and is conveniently located between stops 11 (near Jafers) and 12 (Vila Galé Marina Hotel). You can pay in cash, card or by phone app. The first bus starts at 10:30 from here and the Kiosk opens at 10am.
starting in Albufeira
At any City Sightseeing ticket agent in Albufeira, or book online.
24-Hour Ticket
The 24-hour hop on ticket is valid for 1 day. The hop-on tour bus runs until 5/6pm, not during the night.
Adults (12+): €26
Child (4-12): €13
Infant (<4): Free
48-Hour Ticket – Free Guided Walking Tour in Albufeira
The 48-hour ticket is valid for 2 consecutive days for both routes. This ticket also includes a free guided walking tour of Albufeira (60 minutes). Visit us at Kiosk Fortuna for more information and tickets.
Adults (12+): €29
Child (4-12): €14.50
Infant (<4): Free
City Sightseeing Algarve Timetable
The buses come by every 40 minutes on the red line and every 80 minutes on the blue line. Note the last bus of the day has a different timetable and also that the route (red or blue) will dictate the direction you will be travelling. The best thing is actually check with the driver when you get off when the next bus is coming or get the timetable at an official City sightseeing ticket shop.
FAQ Vilamoura City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Does the Albufeira/Vilamoura hop-on bus run at night?
No. The last City Sightseeing bus returns from Albufeira to Vilamoura around 4.30 or 5pm depending on the season. Your 48-hour ticket is valid for 2 consecutive days though.
Where can I get a map of the City Sightseeing Bus in Vilamoura?
At Kiosk Fortuna official ticket seller for City Sightseeing Algarve (located between bus stop 4 and 5 of the Blue Line). Here you can get more info and also purchase tickets. Open everyday except Sunday.
Can I use the hop on City Sightseeing bus to get to Zoomarine?
No. Zoomarine is located in Guia just outside Albufeira and is not on the route.
Is the Avenida Tivoli bus stop near the Tivoli Hotel?
No. Avenida Tivoli is the name of the road where you’ll find Jafers supermarket, Kiosk Fortuna, NOA Bistro and MacDonalds car park.
Do I have to use the ticket the day it is purchased?
No. You have 12 months to use the ticket from the purchase date.